Renowned Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, known for his unique style of depicting plump and exaggerated forms, passed away at the age of 91. Lina Botero confirmed her father’s death in Monaco due to complications from pneumonia. Botero’s artistic style, characterized by inflated and vibrant figures, has become a symbol of Colombian art worldwide. Despite his modest beginnings, Botero achieved global fame and his paintings have been exhibited in museums worldwide. His impressive bronze sculptures can be seen in parks and avenues in various European and Latin American cities.
“His success was truly immense,” wrote Botero’s son Juan Carlos in a biography of his father published in 2010. “Fernando Botero has created a unique and easily recognizable style.” Botero’s paintings have fetched millions of dollars at international auctions, and he is highly respected in Colombia for his generous donations to the country, including 23 statues displayed in a park in downtown Medellin. These statues have become one of the city’s most popular attractions.
One of Botero’s sculptures, a chubby white pigeon standing proudly on a pedestal, has become a symbol of Colombia’s efforts for peace with rebel groups. It is currently placed in a prominent gallery inside the nation’s presidential palace. Botero once said he would paint every day in complete silence, ensuring no distractions. His daughter revealed that he continued to work in his studio in Monaco until recently, experimenting with water paintings as he was too weak to work on oil paintings. (Read more obituary stories.)
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